The HazMat Guys

After hearing about a recent conflagration in Warwick, NY, we went and did a little research on some of the recent ones and the outcomes from them. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:Rigaku Rigaku Analytical Devices provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders who face the unknown.  Rigaku’s 1064 nm Raman technology reducesfluorescence interference, helping responders identify chemicals in under a minute, even in challenging samples. Rigaku’s new, fourth-generation platform buildson years of experience with hazmat and public safety users, offering expanded accessory support to help teams assess hazards even quicker and safer.  For more information, visit www.rigakuanalytical.com.Teledyne FLIR DefenseCBRNE threats don’t wait for a safe location. Teledyne FLIR Defense equips security professionals, responders, and military personnel with reliable, real-time detection tools designed for mobile, fixed, or covert deployment. From handheld trace detectors to networked autonomousbio-monitors, our technology ensures fast threat recognition and evidence-quality documentation in any environment. For more information, visit defense.flir.com. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices torapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealingwith lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe.The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. FSS Fire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changingsolutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires.  Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up.  To learn moreabout this and their other lifesaving products, visit FireSuppression Solutions.  A and B fires,  BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’re looking for the best training around, Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Download our course catalog here.Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Check out our online courses.Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more informationto make some moves on this market. Let’s get your message out there.Hey NERDs! Get your know on: NHERD Volume 1, NHERD2Volume 2,  Are You Compliant?? Building A Hazmat Team, You Suck At Teaching HazMat, NERHD The GameNew Shows Under the Haz Mat Guys Media Umbrella: Hazard Class Show, Industrial Strength Show | Haz Mat HarderConference, You Say? Mark your calendars: February 3-5, 2026. Introducing... The Southern Most Hazmat Conference! Click HERE to book your spot today!Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, andmore with some killer swag. Shop now.Follow uson the socials: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTubeThanks for listening and watching! Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

We recently finished recording an unboxing video that'll be available soon on the LMS. During filming, the sales rep brought up that the product detects 7-OH - something we hadn't come across before. After doing some digging, we thought it'd be worth sharing what we learned since you'll likely start seeing this substance out there. Tune in to hear more!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

We recently finished recording an unboxing video that'll be available soon on the LMS. During filming, the sales rep brought up that the product detects 7-OH - something we hadn't come across before. After doing some digging, we thought it'd be worth sharing what we learned since you'll likely start seeing this substance out there. Tune in to hear more!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

After a recent class, we got to think about how, in hazmat, we’re always told to avoid using our five senses. But honestly, we don’t always follow that advice ourselves. In this episode, we dig into how your senses might actually help you out in certain situations. Give it a listen!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™

After a recent class, we got to think about how, in hazmat, we’re always told to avoid using our five senses. But honestly, we don’t always follow that advice ourselves. In this episode, we dig into how your senses might actually help you out in certain situations. Give it a listen!Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by former FDNY Hazmat experts. It uses advanced science to neutralize fires by addressing heat, oxygen, and fuel, quickly containing and extinguishing them while keeping toxic gas levels safe. The process cools the battery, isolates oxygen, and prevents further ignition, providing a reliable tool for challenging battery fire incidents. Check it out. 908 Devices908 Devices is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing some of the most critical problems in vital health and safety applications, such as the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. First responders use our devices to rapidly and accurately detect, identify, and monitor thousands of chemical hazards, in any form, bulk or trace, at the point of need. For more information visit 908devices.com.  FSSFire Suppression Solutions, based out of Slinger, Wisconsin is the U.S. master distributer for multiple game-changing solutions that help protect communities, businesses, and individuals. Their partnership with LifeSafe Technologies has delivered TRF (Thermal Runaway Fluid), a product that has proved to extinguish Lithium-ion battery fires. Yes, it's a bold claim, but they have the testing to back it up. To learn more about this and their other lifesaving products, visit Fire Suppression Solutions.   UL for class A and B fires, BSI for 10 categories including lithium-ion batteries HazMatters: If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s your wake-up call: we're crisscrossing the continent every week, delivering top-tier training (just ask J.M. POWERS). Don’t let your agency fall behind—get in on the action. Got a specific course in mind? Submit a training request, and our team will reach out. Not sure yet? Schedule a chat with our kick-ass sales team to get exactly what your crew needs. Skip the theory-only providers (IFYKYK). Get trained by people who’ve been in the field for more than 5 minutes—let’s take your team to the next level.Download our course catalog here. Click here for 1-pagers on each course. Vendors: Want to advertise on this podcast or any of the other shows under our umbrella? Request more information to make some moves on this market and see how we can help put your company in front of the right eyeballs. We’ve got options that’ll fit your needs, big or small—just check out our ad comparison chart in the sponsor section for more details. Let’s get your message out there.PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: You know you deserve more. Picture this... the hazmat equivalent of the champagne room. Full access to 10 years of weekly shows, exclusive resources, early releases, and even a monthly happy hour with the crew. It’s the ultimate backstage pass to everything we’ve got. Ready to join the club? Sign up as a premium member now and make it official.Sick of Lame Online Training? Yeah, we were too. So we fixed it. You’re welcome. Now you can take a course you won’t just survive—you’ll actually want to brag about it. Check out our online courses.Grab Some SWAG Support THMG, Hazard Class, HMAF, and more with some killer swag. Shop now. Follow us on the socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeThanks for listening and watching!Don’t just get on the job, get into it.™